Modeling Shows Efficiency, Carbon Trading Could Play Major Role in Michigan's Clean Power Plan Compliance

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Date

Sept. 26, 2016

News Type

Media Highlight

Source

Midwest Energy News

"One of the state’s models was done for free by Resources for the Future as part of a program through the National Governors Association. The state paid $250,000 for the second analysis done by Synapse Energy Economics, Inc."

Topics

Clean Energy Regulations

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